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A smiling woman in a purple uniform stands in a kitchen, drying a white mug with a green tea towel next to a sink and dish rack with clean crockery.
23 Nov 2011
Helping Hands’ response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report

Helping Hands has welcomed the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report “Close to home: older people and human rights…

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A carer helps an older man with gardening outdoors. The carer is kneeling by a garden bed with a green watering can, while the older man sits on a stool holding a potted plant. Both appear to be talking and smiling.
01 Nov 2011
Why is elderly care such a contentious subject?

Caring for an elderly loved one is a natural part of life’s story; families have been doing it since time…

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A smiling older woman sits up in bed while a carer in a purple uniform sits beside her, holding her hand and offering comfort. They are in a warmly lit room with a colourful woven headboard.
24 Oct 2011
Is it time for a ‘Democratic Revolution’ in the care sector?

A recent report commissioned by a leading charity has concluded that a ‘democratic revolution’ in the way that care homes…

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05 Oct 2011
The true cost of dementia

A European study recently revealed that brain disorders cost Europe €800 billion each year, but the social cost is perhaps…

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Two women sit on a blanket-covered bench outdoors, smiling and holding mugs, with a picnic basket and plates between them. Green foliage and grass are visible in the background.
23 Sep 2011
Living in Grey Britain

Britain is getting older; higher living standards and improved medical treatments and facilities over the last 60 years mean that…

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08 Sep 2011
Residential care home or live in care: the difficult choice

The terrible realisation that an elderly relative is no longer able to look after themselves fully is one of the…

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A carer wearing gloves and a plastic apron helps an elderly man in a bathroom by preparing a toothbrush at a washbasin. A round mirror and soap dispenser are visible on the wall.
31 Aug 2011
Directly Employ or Agency Managed Support?

31 August 2011 Directly Employ or Agency Managed Support? Contemplating  the decision as whether you manage your own care package…

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23 Aug 2011
How helping people with Dementia could save the NHS millions.

23 August 2011 How helping people with Dementia could save the NHS millions. A report launched recently by Healthcare at…

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An older woman with short grey hair and glasses smiles whilst sitting at a wooden table, eating a meal with vegetables. She wears a beige jacket and has a glass of water beside her in a cosy, well-lit room.
16 Aug 2011
The Alzheimer’s Society report

16 August 2011 The Alzheimer’s Society report A recent report from the Alzheimer’s Society stated that there are 750,000 people…

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A carer in purple offers tablets to an elderly woman wearing a striped top, who is sitting up in bed and smiling while holding out her hand to receive the medicine.
20 Jul 2011
Helping Hands & KRS to launch Care Planning Service

20 July 2011 Helping Hands & KRS to launch Care Planning Service We are thrilled to be able to talk…

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